Fire-Making, Storytelling, and Ceremony: Secrets of the Forest

By Mark Warren

Book Overview

In the second volume of the Secrets of the Forest series, Mark Warren addresses a wide range of what an outdoorsperson needs to know about fire such as:

how to create it from scratch using three different methods (hand drill, bow drill, and fire-saw).which species of trees and dried winter weeds make good candidates for a fire kit.where to find tinder that can combust.how to construct a fail-proof pyre by mixing fast-burning fuel with dense hardwood.how to sustain a fire for the long term, including how to safely store a smoldering fire that can survive for several days.

The second half of the book is dedicated to storytelling and ceremony. Its main purpose is how to design stories that augment whatever lessons a teacher has in mind. Such stories can familiarize students with the fine points of archery, canoeing, tracking, stalking, and other crafts or skills. Borrowing from Native American traditions, Warren introduces dozens of ways for young outdoorspeople to build self-esteem and a deep connection with the forest. This volume contains more than 100 original activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493045571
• ISBN13: 9781493045570
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

I Especially Love the Section on Storytelling and Ceremony!

Although I will not be creating fire from friction, I have learned how to make a one-match fire every time, and how to build a proper pyre. Who knew that was so important! My favorite part of this book is the storytelling and ceremony! I can honestly say that a ceremony I participated in at Medicine Bow Wilderness School literally changed my life.